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Alabama 3 — Let the Caged Bird Sing
Album: Power in the Blood
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He had the hands of a missionary
She had the body of a nun
And in the fumblings of their union
They found the key to kingdom come
He bought her a bird in a silver cage
For blessed company
'Cause he knew one day they're gonna lock the door
And throw away the key

So blow out the candles
Mornings moving in
Flowers bloom on alcatraz now
Let the caged bird sing yeh
Let the caged bird sing
Let the caged bird sing yeh
Let the caged bird sing

The church they call 'em anarchists
Class war they call 'em saints
When they lost the plot they kept moving
Lookin for heavens gates
They stole a car and got as far
As the motel on Damascus road
When the TV screen blew back their dreams
When the cathode ray exploded

So blow out the candles
Mornings moving in
Flowers bloom on alcatraz now
Let the caged bird sing yeh
Let the caged bird sing
Let the caged bird sing yeh
Let the caged bird sing

Rimbaud left his soul behind
Leavin ghosts surveyin the scene
Movin from light to the dead of night
Just to keep his cold heart clean
And the prisonaires from the sprawling slums
Saw a new day movin in
Not baton charge from the ruling guards
Could stop the caged bird singin

So blow out the candles
Mornings moving in
Flowers bloom on alcatraz now
Let the caged bird sing yeh
Let the caged bird sing
Let the caged bird sing yeh
Let the caged bird sing
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 WonderLizard wrote:

Habit forming.




Hahahahaha
Posted 1 year ago by waterwench21    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear the Alabama 3 on RP
Posted 3 years ago by laverdakeith    [ Reply ]
 soozbc wrote:
Finally I'm hearing some A3 that isn't Woke Up This Morning. I love these guys. My all time favourite band in the past 10 years. I don't think this is their best song by a long shot but it has brought some joy to an otherwise ordinary morning.
 

Hi! Alabama 3 is my favorite band too and I'm sooo sad cause they never play here (south european country's).One of my biggest wishes is to go to their jam, with whiskey bottle and cigar in my hands. :) I will try to submit "Peace In The Valley" and some other more quality stuff from A3...
Posted 9 years ago by Milanche    [ Reply ]
 HazzeSwede wrote:
My little birdie is always free to fly and she's singing ! {#Whistle}  #8 #9

 
Not anymore,,today she's walking and has lost her singing voice !  {#Sad}
Posted 13 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
No offense, but based on this song, I'm trusting BillG's judgement over yours.
 danagle wrote:
Wow, of all the songs Alabama 3 has, this is probably most mediocre.  This particular album is their weakest album, and even it has a lot a good songs.  I'm both happy that RP is playing A3, but sad because of the selection.
 


Posted 15 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
Wow, of all the songs Alabama 3 has, this is probably most mediocre.  This particular album is their weakest album, and even it has a lot a good songs.  I'm both happy that RP is playing A3, but sad because of the selection.
Posted 15 years ago by danagle    [ Reply ]
My little birdie is always free to fly and she's singing ! {#Whistle}  #8 #9

Posted 15 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 itaytay wrote:
boring.. so boring. pathetic lyrics as well.
 
                                       {#Question}
Posted 15 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
cbonai wrote: What exactly is the 'body of a nun' like?
  
 WonderLizard wrote:

Habit forming.

 

Props, sir!
Posted 15 years ago by CortezTheKiller    [ Reply ]
 sans wrote:
They do the Sopranos theme song too.
 

yeah which is a lot better than this one... saw them in sydney, was a great, long evening...they do a lot of drugs;)
Posted 16 years ago by prettypunk    [ Reply ]
 cbonai wrote:
What exactly is the 'body of a nun' like?
 
Habit forming.

Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 MrDill wrote:

I'll just pop to the cellar and find out
 

Nuns are traditionally built "sturdy". (Just a thought from an ex-catholic.)
Posted 16 years ago by Chi_Guy    [ Reply ]
Woot the beat is picking up a bit. Thanks Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
cbonai wrote:
What exactly is the 'body of a nun' like?
I'll just pop to the cellar and find out
Posted 16 years ago by MrDill    [ Reply ]
Alabama IS like a different Country ... I've been there LOL. dalireza wrote:
If memory serves, "A3" began as "Alabama 3" but had to change their name when coming to the states because of the country group Alabama. "If I need consciousness expansion, I go to my local tabernacle and I PRAY!"
Posted 16 years ago by marrojj    [ Reply ]
What a brilliant idea! Name your band after a sheet of paper!
Posted 16 years ago by Cruithne3753    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite bands - unfortunately, this CD (in my opinion) was their weakest offering. Some cuts from "LePeste" would be awesome... Long Live Larry Love!
Posted 17 years ago by SomeOldGuy    [ Reply ]
Hmmm, too bad this is the only A3 song on RP. This is the worst song by them I've heard. Pretty much anything off of "Exile on Coldharbour Lane" is excellent.
Posted 17 years ago by roggles    [ Reply ]
Wow...when I first heard this I thought it was Dylan. Sounded like his voice.
Posted 17 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
If memory serves, "A3" began as "Alabama 3" but had to change their name when coming to the states because of the country group Alabama. "If I need consciousness expansion, I go to my local tabernacle and I PRAY!"
Posted 17 years ago by dalireza    [ Reply ]
Let the Caged Bird Sing bokey wrote:
I've never liked a song of theirs on first listen.
Power in the Blood! Stay Tuned!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
"Ain't going to Goa" is a cracker. Can we hear that, please?
Posted 17 years ago by livegirl    [ Reply ]
I've never liked a song of theirs on first listen.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Finally I'm hearing some A3 that isn't Woke Up This Morning. I love these guys. My all time favourite band in the past 10 years. I don't think this is their best song by a long shot but it has brought some joy to an otherwise ordinary morning.
Posted 18 years ago by soozbc    [ Reply ]
cbonai wrote:
What exactly is the 'body of a nun' like?
And what does it mean to have hands like a missionary? (This song is pretty awesome.)
Posted 18 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
justlistening wrote:
Uh, my guess is they are just like your average non-nun.
I don't know why that's funny. It just is.
Posted 18 years ago by Beanie    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Sorry. British accented singers trying to sound Southern doesn't quite work.
Yea. It's a bit like, let me think....like say Kevin Costner playing Robin Hood. Just imagine it. What a laugh that would be!!
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Sorry. British accented singers trying to sound Southern doesn't quite work.
Well, I'm from 'the south', and I love this group.
Posted 18 years ago by spacemoose    [ Reply ]
Excellent song!
Posted 18 years ago by guitar_man_101    [ Reply ]
cbonai wrote:
What exactly is the 'body of a nun' like?
Uh, my guess is they are just like your average non-nun.
Posted 18 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
They do the Sopranos theme song too.
Posted 18 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
Worthy of another listen.
Posted 18 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Grace Slick & Paul Kantner, Flowers of the night.
Posted 18 years ago by ottojama    [ Reply ]
cbonai wrote:
What exactly is the 'body of a nun' like?
Only the nun knows for sure.
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
What exactly is the 'body of a nun' like?
Posted 19 years ago by cbonai    [ Reply ]
Right outa Brixton UK, this band is correctly pronunced 'Abamma free' in a Coldharbour Lane, South London accent. They have done loads better than this to delect your ears.
Posted 19 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
boring.. so boring. pathetic lyrics as well.
Posted 19 years ago by itaytay    [ Reply ]
Got interesting once the drums stepped up a gear.
Posted 19 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
oakangel wrote:
LOL - I totally hear that!
I can't hear anything else in it now - lol
Posted 19 years ago by Gorky    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Sorry. British accented singers trying to sound Southern doesn't quite work.
Southern? What do you mean? Southern France? Southern England? Southern Afghanistan? Southern Cuba? Southern the Netherlands? Southern Candada? Southern New Zealand? Southern China? Southern Thailand? Southern Wherethehell? Great song and performance regardless of where you think they're from or sound like they're from!
Posted 19 years ago by MrKite    [ Reply ]
Sorry. British accented singers trying to sound Southern doesn't quite work.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Slightly weak at first pass.
Posted 19 years ago by namesbenny    [ Reply ]
bigbadaboom wrote:
Is it just me or does this melody remind you of the theme to Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy?
LOL - I totally hear that!
Posted 19 years ago by oakangel    [ Reply ]
Now, daggumit, where'd I put that hound dawg?!
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Johray63 wrote:
Louisiana music with a new, fresh approach, I like it!
The sound of inner city London. An awesome live band.
Posted 20 years ago by 4999thnewuser    [ Reply ]
is that The Man in Black chiming in there for a moment?
Posted 20 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
saw these boys live, they have to be seen to be believed. Total comedy and totally awesome. lovely stuff.
Posted 20 years ago by davehorse    [ Reply ]
Schlweeet.
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Toe-tappin'!
Posted 20 years ago by RobMagus    [ Reply ]
Is it just me or does this melody remind you of the theme to Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy?
Posted 20 years ago by bigbadaboom    [ Reply ]
Louisiana music with a new, fresh approach, I like it!
Posted 20 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
snappy
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
A3's first album is in steady rotation at Casa Mairy. Would love to hear more from this album on RP.
Posted 20 years ago by Mairy    [ Reply ]
Yes! A3 at last (and something besides the Soprano's theme song). I hope we'll be hearing more of their material!
Posted 20 years ago by snama    [ Reply ]